The World Health Organization (WHO) was created to help countries work together to fight diseases and improve global health for all, providing aid in times of struggle. When President Donald Trump moved to withdraw the United States from the WHO, many people questioned whether this decision weakened the idea of international cooperation. So why did […]
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Why Voting Should Be Mandatory
Every election helps decide the future of our schools, communities, and country. The choices people make at the voting booth can affect laws, education, healthcare, and many other parts of everyday life. That is why I believe voting should be mandatory, because every eligible citizen should help shape the future by making their voice heard. […]
America at 250: Policies That Shaped a Nation
As the United States celebrates 250 years tomorrow, its history shows that landmark policies have shaped the nation as much as its leaders and civilians. The country’s greatest achievements came from freedom and opportunity, while its biggest failures came from denying them. The Constitution and Bill of Rights created a government based on liberty and […]
Could We Be One Step Closer to Peace?
I think I speak for most, if not all, Americans when I say that the war with Iran needs to end. The destruction of Iranian soil and the deaths of many individuals have created an apprehension regarding the welfare of the world—and Trump’s stubbornness has led several American cries for peace to go unheard. Several […]
How Much Gun Control is Too Much Gun Control?
Gun violence has been an issue for several years now. I mean, it feels like everyday now that we see the news covering a mass shooting happening somewhere in our country. Whether in a school, movie theater, church, or even inside one’s own home, it feels like there’s no such thing as a safe place […]
Tokyo Drifting in the USA: The Influence of Street Racing
The roar of an engine, the scent of burning rubber, a car flashing by. For decades that is what defined a powerful subculture on both sides of the Pacific. American and Japanese street racers had different cars, roads and rules but they shared a common spirit: a desire for community, personal freedom and a need […]
A Proposition for Ping Pong Diplomacy 2.0
Political divisions often fracture our world. Yet, a bouncing ball or crowd’s roar can achieve what diplomacy sometimes cannot: unification. History shows this, from ancient Olympic truces to modern initiatives. Sports, inherently offer a universal language, connecting people beyond borders and beliefs. One remarkable instance of this “sports diplomacy” unfolded five decades ago. In 1971, […]
American-Style Restaurants in Other Countries
The United States has always had a wide range of foods that are based on the cuisines found in countries around the world. Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and other foods have found their way to America one way or another and have expanded our horizons, even if the food is not always fully authentic. With so […]
What’s Up With America’s Obsession with Athleisure?
I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies on first dates. Clothes that […]
The Struggle for Authentic Representation in American Politics
In today’s hyper-strategized political arena, authenticity is often claimed but rarely preserved. Candidates speak of their humble origins, wear denim to county fairs, and roll out personal anecdotes as campaign soundbites — but beneath the charm offensive lies a sobering question: Do politicians lose their roots in the name of electability? Every election season seems […]
US Launches Attacks on Iran
For a while, the United States has weighed its options when it came to the current conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision to act or not to act left many Americans wondering what would occur and how Iran would respond. It seems that the wait for an answer is over, as the US launched […]
Trump’s Bold Move in Los Angeles Raises Questions
After the recent detainment of dozens of people, Los Angeles citizens took to the streets in protest. Trump responded by sending national guard officers to the scene–a move that has provoked much controversy. On Friday, June 6, a protesting crowd formed in LA’s Fashion District after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents arrived at an apparel […]
